FIRST IN NEW SERIES--The first in a series of Audio
Discipleship Class tapes have been sent to pastors. They are
available to be copied for church libraries and for distribution
to members. See your pastor for details. [Photo by Ron Grove]
Audiotapes on the book of Galatians, by Dan Rogers, and the WCG worship calendar, by Mike Feazell, have been sent to pastors.
These are the first in an Audio Discipleship Series. Members are encouraged to listen to the tapes. If they are not yet available in your congregation, please ask your pastor.
Pastor General Joseph Tkach said: "I have listened to other cassette tapes, but Dan Rogers' presentation on Galatians is among the best. All our ministers and members will benefit from this study."
Future tapes will include studies on various topics as well as those covering books of the Bible.
Although the tapes are copyrighted by the WCG, they may be copied by congregations for church libraries and for distribution to members. (Please note: This permission does not apply to material produced by PTM or tapes purchased from other sources.)
Following are comments we have received from some district superintendents.
Mike Swagerty: Sacramento, California: After hearing the Galatians tapes, my first thought was, I wish we could have had these four years ago when we began these doctrinal changes.
The book of Galatians mirrors our journey from the old covenant to the new. I have studied many other sources on the book of Galatians, and I felt Dan gave a balanced, middle-of-the-road perspective, with emphasis on areas that pertain to our fellowship.
Ted Johnston, Akron, Ohio: The series brings timely discipleship teachings from WCG ministers, addressing current needs in our fellowship.
Dan Rogers' tapes on the book of Galatians not only show the historical situation that Paul addressed, it shows the amazing relevance of the book to the situation in our fellowship today.
I hope every member will use the tapes as a guide for personal study and reflection.
Mike Feazell's tapes on our worship calendar provide both a call for grace in our approach as well as a detailed summary of the historical and theological underpinnings of the Christian worship calendar. Anyone who listens carefully and prayerfully to this series will come away with a fresh understanding of this important topic.
Randall Holm, Sedona, Arizona: I found the discipleship tapes on the book of Galatians to be stimulating and provocative just as the apostle Paul intended his message to be.
This series brings fresh understanding to an almost 2,000 year old controversy regarding covenants.
It explodes popular myths and demands that we let go of preconceived notions while letting Paul and the Bible speak timeless truths.
Craig Bacheller, Washington, D.C.: I found Mike Feazell's presentation on worship to be excellent.
It is obvious that Mike wanted to help our members come to full identity in Jesus and his finished work on the cross, while at the same time, respecting the journey from identity in days to identity in Jesus alone.
Steve Botha, New York, New York: Both sets of tapes give listeners a valuable insight into the reasons the WCG has made the changes in its theology and practice.
I would encourage every member of our denomination to listen to these tapes.
FIRST IN NEW SERIES--The first in a series of Audio
Discipleship Class tapes have been sent to pastors. They are
available to be copied for church libraries and for distribution
to members. See your pastor for details. [Photo by Ron Grove]
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